Know all the associated costs of your home loan before you apply
There are 18 types of charges you may have to pay on home loans. Do keep in mind all of these charges may not apply to every borrower; so before applying for a home loan know what are the fees you may have to pay on home loans. Also, these charges will vary across lenders…
Read article Do You know how RERA offers 15 major Benefits to home buyers?
RERA stands acronym for Real Estate Regulatory Authority came into existence as per the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016. Every state and Union Territory must have its own regulator under RERA in tandem with the Centre’s regulations. According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, 34 States/UTs have notified rules under RERA…
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Tax saving fixed deposits: Dual benefit of tax saving with assured interest
An individual or HUF who has opted for the old income tax rule can invest in Tax saver fixed deposits of banks, not exceeding the aggregate limit of Rs.150000.00 u/s 80 (C) of IT in a financial year is eligible for tax relief. The ‘deposit’ can be opened in a single name or joint names…
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Understanding Debenture Trustee or Bond Trustee Services Offered by Banks
A debenture is a debt instrument issued by a company, acknowledging its obligation to repay the borrowed amount at a specified interest rate. It serves as one of the primary means through which a company raises loan capital. Although the funds raised through debentures become part of the company’s capital structure, they do not constitute…
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Key Properties of Duration flow in Measuring Bond Interest Rate Risk
Duration is a key financial metric used to measure a bond’s sensitivity to interest rate changes, also reflecting the risk of retirement liabilities. In investing, duration represents the number of years required to recover a bond’s true cost, calculated based on the present value of all future coupon and principal payments. Key Properties of Duration…
How to Calculate Current Yield on a Bond?
The Current Yield on a bond represents the percentage return an investor can expect to earn over the next year if they purchase the bond at its current market price. It provides a snapshot of the bond’s income-generating potential relative to its market value. Formula for Current Yield The current yield is calculated using the…
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